Senior Broker Specialist​/Underwriter - Construction

Company Details

Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments:
Construction, Specialty Casualty, & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve.

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Senior Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter

Location: Atlanta, GA office

Are you a relationship‑driven underwriter who thrives at the intersection of sales, strategy, and underwriting expertise
? This forward‑facing role puts you at the center of new business growth, giving you ownership of broker relationships, market strategy, and portfolio performance within the E&S construction space.

As a Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter
, you’ll act as both a trusted underwriting expert and a strategic partner to wholesale brokers—driving profitable new business, influencing product direction, and representing the company in the marketplace.

What You’ll Do

• Own new business production by serving as the lead underwriter for your assigned market segment.
• Build and deepen broker relationships through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and in‑person visits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned wholesale brokers, delivering responsive service and thoughtful underwriting guidance.
• Partner cross‑functionally with internal underwriting and support teams to deliver timely, competitive, and customized solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to secure profitable, sustainable business.
• Manage and grow a robust new‑business pipeline
  , consistently meeting or exceeding production goals.
• Support renewal retention efforts and contribute to long‑term portfolio health.
• Shape efficiency, productivity, and decision‑making by leveraging technology and AI tools
• Contribute to underwriting growth strategies by monitoring rate adequacy, productivity metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Provide insight on underwriting guidelines and product enhancements based on market trends and broker feedback.
• Represent the organization at industry events, broker meetings, and conferences
  .
• Travel regularly to strengthen relationships and drive market presence

Why This Role

• High‑visibility, market‑facing position with real influence on growth and strategy
• Strong balance of underwriting authority and relationship ownership
• Opportunity to shape portfolio direction and product evolution
• Career growth within a collaborative, forward‑thinking organization

• What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5–8+ years of experience in E&S underwriting or broker‑facing insurance sales.
  • Proven success in new business production and relationship management demonstrating strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of E&S market dynamics and wholesale broker distribution.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

• Regular travel is required for broker visits and industry events.
• Hybrid or remote work options available depending on location.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role